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Ministry of Home Affairs
Allocation of Funds to Security of Borders
Year-wise, details of funds allocated under Border Infrastructure and Management  Scheme to secure border areas of North Eastern  States including Assam during the last three years are as under:- 
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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1. Indo- China Border
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72.20
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42.87
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249.12
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2. Indo-Myanmar Border
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20.00
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17.38
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50.00
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3. Indo- Bangladesh Border|
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407.07
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294.87
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303.18
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Total
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499.27
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355.12
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602.30Figures for Indo- Bangladesh Border include those for NE States and West Bengal.
The funds allocated for security of border areas of the NE States have been utilized within the stipulated time frame.
Government of India has adopted a multi-pronged approach to strengthen the security along international borders, which inter-alia includes deployment of Border Guarding Forces along the international borders, effective domination of the borders by patrolling, laying nakas, manning observation posts, vulnerability mapping and holistic review of deployment periodically, establishing new Border Outposts , deployment of surveillance equipment, strengthening of intelligence network, erection of border fencing & floodlighting and deployment of technological solutions in non-feasible areas like riverine gaps, etc.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
151 ‘One Stop Centres’ for women affected by violence have been operationalized till date: Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi
30,000 women assisted at these OSCs: WCD Minister
The Ministry of Women & Child Development has set up 151 Centres till date under the new scheme of One Stop Centres  for women affected by violence. 30,000 such women affected by violence have been assisted at these centres till date. This information was given by Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a starred question in the Lok Sabha today. The purpose of these One Stop Centres is to help those women who have no access to either police or medical facilities or are not able to visit a police station in times of distress, the Minister explained. Each centre has a psychologist, a doctor, a nurse, a lawyer, police and facility for 8 beds which can be expanded. The WCD Ministry is trying to get 600 OSCs for setting up across the country, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi said.
In reply to a supplementary, Smt Maneka Gandhi said that the scheme of Universalization of Women's Helpline was started in April, 2015 which has now become operational in 22 States. Every OSC is being connected to this Women Helpline, she said. The Government is also working towards installation of panic button in every mobile phone and this panic button is expected to become operational by September end. Another proposal given by the WCD Ministry of 33% reservation for women in police force has been accepted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. All UTs and seven States have implemented this proposal and have started recruitment in this direction, the WCD Minister elaborated. Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi said that scheme of Mahila Police Volunteers has also been launched and has been operationalized by the State of Haryana, which will be gradually extended to other States.
In reply to another supplementary, the WCD Minister said that the Ministry provides financial assistance for the scheme of Working Women Hostels. 940 hostels have been set up across the country till date and have benefited 70600 women.
Smt Maneka Gandhi also said that the WCD Ministry provides financial assistance for setting up of Swadhar Grehs for women victims of difficult circumstances. Any complaints received regarding the functioning of these Swadhar Grehs are taken up seriously and referred to the National Commission for Women for suitable action, the Minister said.
Cabinet
Cabinet approvesMoU between ICAI, India and CPA, Papua New Guinea
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India  and the Certified Practising Accountants, Papua New Guinea to work together in capacity building and strengthening the Accounting, Financial and Audit Knowledge base in Papua New Guinea.
Implementation strategy and Targets:
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  and Certified Practising Accountants Papua New Guinea  will work together for the following:
- To hold and conduct technical events, seminars and conferences in PNG,
- Establishing possible cooperation and collaboration in areas of Corporate Governance, technical research and advice, quality assurance, forensic accounting, Continuing Professional Development  and other subjects of mutual interest.
- Share available unrestricted information concerning the accountancy profession in India and PNG and internationally when required, develop the modules for specific subjects for CPA, PNG Examination.
- To have students and faculty exchange programs.
- Offer short term professional courses in the domain of accounting, finance and audit in PNG.
Major Impact:
The Indian Chartered Accountants  fraternity is helping the local business community and stakeholders on Financial Reporting matters and is held in high esteem. The proposed MoU is expected to consolidate the trust and help to build positive image for Indian Chartered Accountants in Papua New Guinea.ICAI has a strong membership of over 3000 members in Australasia-Oceania Region comprising its chapter in PNG. The contemplated MoU for providing assistance to CPA, PNG shall benefit the ICAI members in the region and would provide an additional impetus to the prospects of the ICAI members.
Background
The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India  is a statutory body established under “The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949” to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. Certified Practising Accountants Papua New Guinea  is premier Accounting Professional Body established under the Accountants Act, 1996 to set accounting and auditing standards and to promote the interests of the accountancy profession in Papua New Guinea.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s remarks at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today offered prayers, at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. He addressed the gathering at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, after a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony. He said that he is indeed blessed, to be associated with the project of Kashi Vishwanath Dham. He complimented the officers involved with the project, for performing their task with devotion. He thanked all the people who had property around the temple, and have allowed its acquisition for the project.
He said the Kashi Vishwanath Temple has survived the vicissitudes of centuries. He recalled and praised Queen Ahiyabai Holkar for her work on the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, over two centuries ago.
He said that since then, not much thought had been given by those in power, to the entire area around the Temple.
He said about 40 Temples near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, had been encroached over time, and have now been freed of that encroachment. He said the entire Temple complex is now in the process of rejuvenation, and the results are becoming visible. He said a direct link is being established between the River Ganga, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
He said this project will become a model for similar projects elsewhere, and would give a new global identity to Kashi.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Aids and assistive devices to be distributed to Divyangjan at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir at Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh tomorrow
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme and to Senior citizens under ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’  of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with Artificial Limbs manufacturing Corporation of India  and District Administration Srikakulam on 6th July 2021 at Anandamayi Auditorium, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
A total of 4874 aids and assistive devices valued at Rs. 2.96 crore will be distributed free of cost to 2206 Divyangjan and 432 Senior Citizens at Block/Panchayat levels by following the SOP prepared by the Department in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The camp will be inaugurated virtually by Dr. Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. The other dignitaries include Shri Dharmana Krishna Das, Deputy CM, Revenue and Registration Stamp, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Tammineni Seetaram, Speaker Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh, Shri Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao, Minister for Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and District In-charge Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Smt. Taneti Vanitha, Minister for Women & Child Welfare and Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Seediri Appala Raju, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Member of Parliament, Srikakulam and local public representatives.
Dr. Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, other senior officers from ALIMCO and District Administration will also be present virtually/in person during the function.
Link for LIVE streaming of event is: https://youtu.be/QAtRDaVM8oc
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Empowered Women become ‘Water Warriors’ for Water Quality Testing in Odisha
Jal Jeevan Mission prioritizes Empowering Women to monitor water quality at community level using Field Test Kits
It is important to know the quality of water as it is critical for people’s health and well-being. Empowering women to monitor water quality at the community level using Field Test Kits  is a priority under Jal Jeevan Mission. There is a shift in the approach of water quality monitoring & surveillance from the closet of the departmental prerogative to the right of the community. This new approach has expanded partnership with the community and not just “shifted the responsibility”. It has demystified the belief that water quality management is not a domain of PH engineers but communities can take it up if properly guided.
Rural Water Supply & Sanitation  department, Odisha ran a month-long campaign from 1st to 30th November, 2020 to test 4 lakh water sources like hand-pumps, tube-wells, dug-wells, delivery points through Self Help Groups  by enhancing their skills. The SHG members collected samples and conducted the test in presence of community and sensitized them if any contamination was found in the drinking water source. All the samples that showed contamination either bacteriologically or chemically were sent to district & sub-divisional level laboratories for confirmation.
The diagrammatic form of capacity-building framework of the Campaign helped even the lowest literate communities from hinterland like Malkanagiri, Nawarangpur, Sundergarh in testing of water sources using FTKs. It was challenging for the department to ensure testing of water sources during COVID-19 pandemic. 12 thousand Self-Employed Mechanics  & more than 11 thousand members of women Self-Help Groups  were trained & provided with 7,000 FTKs to act as water warriors. The State Water Testing Laboratory of RWS&S, Odisha created a pool of resource persons of 105 Lab personnel and 314 Junior Engineers at Block level. These resource persons are the driving force in mentoring the SEMs & SHGs for the Campaign.
As a result, 3 lakh water sources were tested by these water warriors. Now the department has a cadre of 11 thousand skilled women to carry out bacteriological testing twice and chemical testing once in a year. This initiative under Jal Jeevan Mission will inspire scores of women folk to come forward and play a vital role in drinking water sector.
Ministry of Law and Justice
ASSESSMENT OF FAST-TRACK SPECIAL COURTS
Pursuant to the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2018, the Central Government is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for setting up 1023 Fast Track Special Courts  including 389 exclusive Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences  Courts for speedy disposal of cases related to rape and POCSO Act since October 2019. The Scheme, initially, was for a period of one year spread over two Financial Years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The total cost of the project was Rs.767.25 Cr. with Rs.474 Cr. as Central Share to be funded from Nirbhaya Fund. The Third Party Evaluation of the scheme was undertaken by the National Productivity Council which recommended for continuation of the scheme for 2 years.
The Cabinet has approved continuation of the scheme up to 31st March 2023 with a budgetary outlay of Rs.1572.86 Cr. including Rs.971.70 Cr. as Central Share. As per information made available by High Courts 764 FTSCs including 411 exclusive POCSO Courts are functional in 28 States/UTs which have disposed more than 1,44,000 cases while 1,98,563 cases are pending in these courts as on 31st January 2023. 28 States/UTs have joined the scheme. In 21 States/UTs FTSCs are fully functional, in 7 States FTSCs are partially operational while 3 States/UTs i.e., Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and A&N Island are yet to join the Scheme. An amount of Rs.633.7 Cr. have been released to the States/UTs since inception of the scheme up to 31.03.2023.
For further continuation of the scheme, as a first step, considering the paramount importance of safety and security of women and children, a third-party evaluation of FTSCs have been undertaken by Indian Institute of Public Administration  which has inter-alia recommended for continuation of the scheme.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India Inaugurates Seminar of Spirituality for Human and Social Development
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated a seminar on ‘Spirituality for Human and Social Development’ today  in New Delhi. This seminar is being organised by the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Mahatma Gandhi had understood very well that emphasis on spiritual values is essential for establishment of peace and non-violence in the world. He made it clear that the uplift human society is only possible on the foundation of truth, non-violence, peace and harmony. These thoughts of Gandhiji are relevant even today, and will remain relevant in future as well.
The President said that Gandhian values are relevant to address a range of contemporary issues our world is facing, such as terrorism, violence, corruption, immorality, discrimination based on - religion, race, language, - and climate-change. The global community will benefit from following the path shown by Gandhiji.
The President said that youth comprise 65 percent of our population. Connecting them to Gandhiji's ideals will help create a better society. He urged Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati to ensure maximum participation of youth in their programmes.
Click here to see the President's speech in Hindi
Ministry of Home Affairs
One Day State Mourning tomorrow as a mark of respect on the passing away of Sir Anerood Jugnauth former President and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
Sir Anerood Jugnauth, former President and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius has passed away. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be one day’s State Mourning tomorrow throughout India.
The National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of the mourning throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
The leaders review progress on a number of bilateral issues, particularly in trade and economic sectors
PM raises the issue of security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the UK and calls for strong action against anti-India elements
PM seeks progress on return of economic offenders
PM Sunak reiterates UK’s full support for India’s ongoing G20 Presidency
PM conveys his greetings to PM Sunak on the eve of Baisakhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The leaders reviewed the progress on a number of bilateral issues as part of the India-UK Roadmap 2030. They expressed satisfaction at the recent high-level exchanges and growing cooperation, particularly in trade and economic sectors. They agreed on the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
PM Modi raised the issue of security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the UK and called for strong action against anti-India elements by the UK Government. PM Rishi Sunak conveyed that the UK considers the attack on Indian High Commission totally unacceptable and assured of security of the Indian Mission and its personnel.
PM Modi also raised the issue of economic offenders who have sought refuge in the UK. He sought progress on the return of these fugitives so that they can appear before the Indian judicial system.
PM Modi invited PM Sunak for the G20 Summit to be held in September 2023. PM Sunak appreciated the progress made under India’s Presidency of the G20 and reiterated the UK’s full support to India’s initiatives and their success.
PM conveyed greetings to PM Sunak and the Indian community in the UK on the eve of Baisakhi.
The two leaders agreed to remain in contact.
Ministry of Education
Eligibility criteria of 75 % in Class 12th relaxed for IIT admissions this year, announces Union Education Minister
JEE  2021 to be held on 3rd July 2021
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ today announced that eligibility criteria of scoring minimum 75% in Class 12th has been relaxed for taking admission in IITs this year. He further informed that JEE  - 2021 will be held as a computer based test on 3rd July 2021. This year JEE  will be conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Government employees retiring during COVID pandemic will be receiving “provisional" pension till their regular Pension Payment Order is issued: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Government employees retiring during COVID pandemic will be receiving “provisional" pension till their regular Pension Payment Order  is issued and other official formalities completed.
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that after the Modi Government took over, the Department of Pensions had upgraded and equipped itself to deliver the PPO to the concerned employee without delay on the day of his or her superannuation. Besides this, in the last few years, taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on digitalization, the Department of Pension also created a Portal, which could be accessed by any government employee approaching superannuation to find out the status of his or her pension papers, he said.
However, because of the disruption in the official work due to COVID pandemic and lockdown, Dr Jitendra Singh said, some of the employees who had retired during this period may not have been provided with PPO. But, as an evidence of the present government's sensitivity towards the pensioners and the senior citizens, a decision was taken that in order to avoid a delay in the start of regular pension covered under CCS  1972, the rules may be relaxed to enable seamless payment of “Provisional Pension” and “Provisional Gratuity” till the regular PPO is issued.
As per the OM  issued by Department of Pensions, affiliated to the Ministry of Personnel, the payment of “Provisional Pension” will initially continue for a period of six months from the date of retirement and the period of “Provisional Pension” may be further extended up to one year in exceptional cases. These instructions shall also be applicable in cases where a government servant retires otherwise than on superannuation i.e. voluntary retirement, retirement under FR 56, etc.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, this decision has been taken considering that because of the constraints of pandemic and lockdown, a government servant may find difficulty in submitting his Pension Forms to the Head of Office or may not be able to forward the Claim Form in hard copy along with Service Book to the concerned Pay & Accounts Office in time, particularly when both the offices are located in different cities. This is very pertinent to Central Armed Police Forces  who are constantly on the move and whose Heads of Offices are located in cities different from where the Pay & Accounts Office is located.
Vide another circular, Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare  has directed all offices maintaining GPF  Accounts to complete all credit entries including accruing interest to the employees two years before retirement and then one year before retirement so that Provident Fund is also paid accurately in time.
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Ministry of Defence
Indian Army is Proud of its Secular Credentials
Over the past few days, a state sponsored malicious social media disinformation campaign has been run by Pakistan against the Indian Army and in particular against Lt Gen Taranjit Singh, a senior officer posted in the Department of Military Affairs . Having failed consistently to incite religion-based disaffection within the country, Pakistan, in a desperate attempt, is now trying to create a divide within the Indian Army.
The Indian Army categorically rejects such malicious attempts to defame the institution.
The Indian Army is a secular organisation and all officers and soldiers serve the Nation with pride irrespective of their religion, caste, creed or gender.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Kharif Crop Sowing Crosses 915 Lakh Hactare
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 4th August 2023.
Area: In lakh hactare
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S.
No.
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Crop
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Area Sown
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2023
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2022
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1
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Rice
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283.00
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273.73
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2
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Pulses
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106.88
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117.87
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a
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Arhar
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37.38
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40.58
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b
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Urdbean
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28.01
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32.49
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c
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Moongbean
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28.89
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31.47
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d
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Kulthi
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0.22
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0.18
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e
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Otherpulses
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12.38
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13.15
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3
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Shri Anna cum Coarse cereals
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164.20
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162.43
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a
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Jowar
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12.83
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13.71
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b
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Bajra
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66.59
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65.99
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c
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Ragi
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5.46
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4.06
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d
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Small millets
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3.18
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3.24
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e
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Maize
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76.14
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75.44
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4
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Oilseeds
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179.56
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175.10
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a
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Groundnut
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41.14
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41.26
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b
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Soybean
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122.39
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117.63
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c
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Sunflower
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0.59
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1.76
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d
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Sesamum
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11.04
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11.17
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e
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Niger
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0.18
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0.25
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f
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Castor
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4.12
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2.89
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g
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Other Oilseeds
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0.09
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0.14
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5
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Sugarcane
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56.06
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54.67
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6
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Jute&Mesta
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6.55
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6.94
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7
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Cotton
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119.21
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120.94
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Total
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915.46
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911.68